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Art from the Paleolithic period, often seen in cave paintings and carvings, depicting animals and human figures, often for ritualistic purposes.
A massive temple structure from ancient Mesopotamia, designed to serve as a place of worship and connect heaven and earth.
Assyrian sculptures of winged human-headed bulls or lions, placed at city gates to protect and intimidate.
A painting technique developed by Leonardo da Vinci that creates soft transitions between colors, making forms appear more natural.
A technique used in painting to create strong contrasts between light and dark, enhancing the sense of volume and three-dimensionality.
A cultural movement in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, characterized by a revival of classical art, humanism, and scientific exploration.
An art movement that originated in France in the late 19th century, characterized by the use of loose brushwork and the emphasis on capturing light and atmosphere.
A reaction against Impressionism, focusing more on form, color, and emotional expression.
An early-20th-century art movement developed by Picasso and Braque that deconstructed objects into geometric shapes and multiple perspectives.
A dramatic and detailed style of art and architecture that flourished in the 17th century, characterized by bold ornamentation, emotional intensity, and grandeur.
An 18th-century artistic movement that emphasized ornate, decorative elements and playful themes, often in contrast to the serious tone of Baroque.
An 18th-century art movement inspired by the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing order, reason, and moral virtue.
A method of painting on freshly applied wet plaster, commonly used in Renaissance and Medieval art.
A style of architecture originating in the 12th century, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, enabling the creation of large, airy cathedrals.
The study and interpretation of symbols and themes in works of art, especially religious and cultural symbols.
